Massage has many potential benefits. Its primary aim is to restore full functionality to muscles and other soft tissues. This can simply mean easing tension that has built up over long hours in the office or restoring maximum performance to an over-trained muscle group of an athlete. It is also excellent method for improving overall health and musculoskeletal efficiency. Massage has a number of beneficial effects on the body and the mind. Some of these include removal of toxins that can build up in the muscles of the body, increased circulation, and increased flexibility in not only the muscles, but also the connective tissue within the body.
Massage also can help with muscle spasms as well as soft tissue injuries. Increasing the movement and reducing the overall recovery time by helping the body in the healing process. In addition, consistent massage has been known to increase balance and improve posture and can assist in the healing of numerous conditions including back pain, recovery from surgery, eating and sleep disorders as well as high blood pressure and diabetes among others.
Massage therapy ensures all soft tissues are balanced, thereby promoting flexibility, full range of movement and speeding up of the recovery process.
